36904 Zip Code, Butler

Crime Rate & Statistics

Good safety — crime rates are below the national average

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Butler

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 130 / 300 High

Violent Crime 140

40% above national avg

Property Crime 109

9% above national avg

City Ranking

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Is 36904 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code has good safety. Zip code 36904 in Butler, AL has a safety grade of B. The overall crime index is 130, which is 30% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Butler.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 152, 52% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 93). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Robbery · Index 152 (52% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Vehicle Theft · Index 93 (7% below avg)

36904 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Butler city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Butler	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	132	+32%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	124	+24%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	152	+52%	N/A	High
Rape	150	+50%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	134	+34%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	99	-1%	N/A	Average
Vehicle Theft	93	-7%	N/A	Average

36904 Crime Map

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36904 Demographics & Context

Population

3,726

Median Income

$52,906

Home Value

$85,186

Median Age

Pop. Density

16/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 15.8%

Graduate Degree 5.4%

Housing

70%

30%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 56.3%

Black 41.5%

Hispanic 1.1%

Asian 0.2%

36904 Crime Map

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Butler Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 36904, Butler?

Zip code 36904 in Butler, AL has a crime safety grade of B as of 2026. The overall crime index is 130, which is 30% above the national average. Zip code 36904 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Butler.

Is Zip code 36904 a safe neighborhood in Butler?

Zip code 36904 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Butler, earning a crime grade of B. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 152), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 93). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Butler.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 36904?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 36904 is Robbery, with a crime index of 152 (52% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 36904?

Zip code 36904 has a population of approximately 3,726. The median household income is $52,906. The median home value is $85,186. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 36904 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 36904's overall crime rate is 30% above the national average (index 130 vs 100). Within Butler, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.